I Know It's Late In the Season..

[Speed]

But for those contemplating a telescope, here is a buyers guide. Hey, birthdays and anniversaries are also good occassions...

Choosing Your First Telescope - Homepage Observing - SkyandTelescope.com

[starriderrick]

Thanks speed......it's never too late. :O) Happy Holidays

With regards,
Rick

[Speed]

Thanks speed......it's never too late. :O) Happy Holidays

With regards,
Rick

Thanks Rick. The way I see it, you can always bookmark the page and come back to it when you're ready to buy a telescope.

I had a 60mm refractor that I used for years. Then one Christmas, my loving wife bought me a Celestron C8. Awesome telescope, and I still use it.

[Speed]

Here's a link that will help you get started. And actually, for those who got a good set of binoculars, a lot of this applies as well.

What to See with Your New Telescope - Homepage Observing - SkyandTelescope.com